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V283 LWU

1999 Aprilia Mille

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

43,200 mi
Last recorded43,200 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2021
Typical for 1999 Aprilia Mille18,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV283 LWU
MakeAprilia
ModelMille
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2021 43,200 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 43,165 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Nearside mid fairing panel missing

Offside Rear 1 of 2 brake light not working

Offside mid fairing panel missing

Rear rear suspension making 'cracking' noises

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

no registration plate light

Pass 20 May 2014 37,240 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 22,146 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2013 22,146 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2012 21,869 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 May 2011 21,541 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 13 May 2011 21,541 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 33,533 miles

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear suspension component slightly bent (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 24 Mar 2010 33,533 miles

Front Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear suspension component slightly bent (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 18,276 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 18,276 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 18 Nov 2006 14,114 miles

How Reliable is the Aprilia Mille?

Based on 1,142 MOT tests across 100 vehicles.

86.2%
Pass Rate
669
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
100
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 14
reflector on motorcycle missing 12
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 7
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 6
Direction indicators not working 6
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V283 LWU is a 1999 Aprilia Mille in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1999 Aprilia Mille models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 18,892 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Aprilia Mille fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V283 LWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aprilia Mille typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Aprilia Mille is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V283 LWU registered?

V283 LWU is a 1999 Aprilia Mille, first registered on 10 September 1999.

Is V283 LWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V283 LWU shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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